#Critical Minerals
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China controls 49% of Central Asia's critical mineral exports. Russia holds 20%. The United States? Just 2.1%. As AI and green energy reshape global power, this gap may prove decisive.
The minerals powering EVs, AI, and wind turbines are contaminating water and devastating communities in Congo, Chile, and Bolivia. A UN University report warns of a new resource curse.
Nations obsessed with military deterrence have discovered a more powerful lever—critical minerals. How the race for rare earths is reshaping geopolitics, supply chains, and global security.
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US imports of Chinese rare earth permanent magnets fell 22.5% in early 2026 — a seventh straight monthly decline — while EU shipments surged 28.4%. What's driving the split, and who's exposed?
Trump pushed back his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping by 5-6 weeks, citing the Iran war. Here's what that delay signals—and why the rescheduled meeting may matter more than the original.
Zimbabwe abruptly halted raw lithium exports, joining a wave of African resource nationalism that's rattling Chinese supply chains and reshaping global battery markets.
As Trump pushes for expanded mining in Venezuela's Orinoco Basin, illegal operations have already devastated one of the world's most biodiverse regions. What price will nature pay for critical minerals?
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Trump announces first batch of projects under massive US-Japan trade agreement, including gas power plant, LNG facility, and critical minerals plant. What does this mean for global supply chains?
How Greenland's forgotten mineral became the cornerstone of U.S. military might and global influence during WWII—and why it matters today.
French President's first Japan trip since 2021 highlights Europe's urgent quest for critical mineral partnerships amid growing geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities.
US pivots to Central Asia for critical minerals, challenging China and Russia's dominance. What's driving this high-stakes geopolitical gamble?
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Trump administration announces massive critical minerals reserve while publicly opposing clean energy. The contradiction reveals markets are stronger than political rhetoric in shaping America's energy future.
